Out and About Sunraysia

Out & About Sunraysia

Day Trips & Local Drives

Looking for a ripper day out without the “where do we even start?” feeling? These trips are built around real local stops, easy detours and places worth pulling over for. Most map pins also include handy information, directions and, where available, an Out & About video.

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All the trips on one handy map

Scan the QR code or hit the button below to open the Out & About Sunraysia Day Trip Map on your phone. Once you’re in, use the layers/menu to choose a trip, then tap any pin for directions, extra information and links.

Handy tip: Open the map before you leave town so you can get your bearings and see where the main stops are along the route.

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Before heading out: road and track conditions can change quickly, particularly after rain. Check current conditions, carry plenty of water, allow more time than you think you’ll need and drive to the conditions.

Choose a Day Trip

From river country and Mallee tracks to silo art, lakes and outback drives.

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Hattah-Kulkyne Day Trip

This is a proper nature hit-out: Mallee country, lakes, river views and plenty of chances to spot wildlife if you take it slow. It’s a dry-weather run with dirt roads and tracks, so allow extra time, carry plenty of water and avoid it during or straight after rain.

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Darling River Cruise Day Trip

If you’re chasing a relaxed self-drive river adventure with big scenery and zero rush, this one’s a winner. Allow around 3.5 hours up and back on the water, plus time for the BBQ stop. In summer, a later afternoon run gives you a cooler breeze and great light.

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Pink Lakes Day Trip

A classic Mallee weird-and-wonderful loop with salt pans, silo art and other-worldly lake country. It’s a bigger day, so fuel up first, pack water and snacks and leave yourself plenty of daylight because you’ll keep finding reasons to stop.

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Murrumbidgee & Murray Rivers Junction

A simple but seriously iconic stop. At Murrumbidgee Junction Reserve you can stand on the bank and watch two mighty river systems become one. The drive is sealed most of the way, with only the final short section unsealed.

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Mildura to Wentworth Day Trip

A big-but-doable day with loads of variety. Take in Merbein Lookout, step back in time at the Old Wentworth Gaol, detour to Lock & Weir No. 10 and finish with the proper wow-factor landscapes of Perry Sandhills.

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Menindee Lakes Day Trip

This one is all about Darling River country, outback horizons, river towns and the Menindee lake system. It’s a big day, so start with a full tank, take plenty of water and food, watch the weather and road conditions and pack the fishing rod if that’s your thing.

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Werrimul Loop Day Trip

If you love a day trip with a bit of everything, this loop delivers heritage steam, silo art, a proper pub lunch, pioneer history and a lake swim to finish. The key is timing it for when the Red Cliffs Historical Railway is running.

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One last thing before you go

These guides are a starting point rather than a substitute for current road, weather or park information. Conditions can change, especially on unsealed roads. Check before you leave, tell someone where you’re heading on the longer runs and carry enough water and fuel for the day.